Senior Engineer - PSOSE

Planning, Scheduling and Operations Shift Engineers (PSOSE) are responsible for directing the real-time operation and short-term planning of BC Hydro's generation and water management, as well as managing resources from contracted Independent Power Producers and other agreements within the BC control area.

This job provides an opportunity to be part of a dynamic and diverse team of engineers with critical responsibilities. The role involves learning substantial subject matter that has an impact on system operations including: the operational aspects of all BC Hydro’s dams and generating facilities; key components of the transmission system and interconnections; the North

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Typical regular duties include hourly load resource balance studies, post-mortem operation studies, load forecasting, short[1]term inflow forecasting, reservoir management (including seasonal flood routing), outage coordination, and optimization model and decision-support tool development. The roles involve communication and coordination with several groups including Transmission and Distribution System Operations, Powerex Traders, Operations Planning Engineers (GSO), Stations Field Operations and others.

* Ability to demonstrate experience with multi-tasking and evaluating priorities.

Vancouver, BC, V6C 2X8

Please be advised that this role has been assessed as safety sensitive and pre-qualification alcohol and drug testing will be required as a pre-condition to employment.

* Ability to make decisions in tight time frames and under pressure, while working with an extensive array of computer[1]based decision-support tools.

* A minimum of eight (8) years’ experience in the relevant engineering field including considerable electric utility or comparable experience.

* Interest and aptitude to work on or develop work processes and procedures.

* Task or project management leadership experience.

* Interest and aptitude to develop and improve custom computer tools and data systems.

* Ability to apply creative and critical thinking and problem solving to emerging situations.

* Experience programming in one or more languages (Julia, Java, R, C, Python, AMPL, VBA), and interest in data analytics (Power BI, Fabric, SQL, web services).

* Degree in Electrical (Power), Mechanical, Civil Engineering or other Engineering degree with relevant energy or system optimization experience.

* Ability to work 12-hour shifts.

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The PSOSE job is classified as Resident under the flexible work model due to the need to be in the office while covering shifts.

* Clear and concise English verbal and written communication skills.

* Registered, or eligible for immediate registration, as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng) with Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC).

• A minimum of 15 paid vacation days
• Flexible work model, depending on your role type
• A comprehensive benefits package

Annual Salary: $ 107,000.00 - 135,300.00

• Training and development courses

The successful candidate will complete a structured training program. When they have completed training and have started working independently in the PSOSE1 role (24/7), they will receive a 12% shift premium in addition to their base salary.

• A lifetime pension

Flexible Work Role: Resident